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T he morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Sergeant Patrick Tower was on his way to a training course at the military base in Wainwright, Alta. Full Article at Globe and Mail
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T he Globe and Mail choose Jean Vanier as its Nation Builder of the year last year. Mr. Vanier is truly a great Canadian, one who has done so much to better our society and the world. Full Article at Globe and Mail
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New York Courts of Appeals judges prepare to hear arguments in a torture case, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008 in New York. View Photo »
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United States officials conspired to send him to Syria for the purpose of interrogation under torture.
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The Second Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of Arar v. Ashcroft, through a series of machinations declaring certain claims insufficiently pleaded, others bifurcated, and the law permitting government agents to be sued not applicable, has dismissed... Full Article at Huffington Post
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“Extraordinary rendition” is White House-speak for kidnapping. Just ask Maher Arar. He’s a Canadian citizen who was “rendered” by the U.S. to Syria, where he was tortured for almost a year. Full Article at SpokesmanReview.com
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If it’s any consolation the Italians let off some of them who were covered by diplomatic immunity. Still I find it curious that there seems to be a double standard here for progressives. Full Article at Firedoglake
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New York Courts of Appeals judges, Guido Calabresi, left, Chief Judge Dennis Jacobs, center, and Jose Cabranes, right, listen to arguments in a torture case in New York, Tuesday Dec. 9, 2008. View Photo »
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With this decision, we have lost much more than Maher Arar’s case against torture – we have lost the rule of law, the moral high ground, our independent judiciary, and our commitment to the Constitution of the United States.
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“”Extraordinary rendition” is White House-speak for kidnapping. Just ask Maher Arar. Full Article at Rational Review
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Victims of extraordinary rendition have no recourse to sue Washington for torture suffered overseas, appellate court rules “No recourse.” Americans should ponder the meaning of this decision, which explicitly places state interests above individual... Full Article at Firedoglake
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New York Courts of Appeals judges prepare to hear arguments in a torture case, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008 in New York. The panel of judges listened to arguments for reinstating the lawsuit of a Canadian engineer, Maher Arar, who was mistaken for an al-Qaida member and tortured.
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United States officials conspired to send him to Syria for the purpose of interrogation under torture.
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With this decision, we have lost much more than Maher Arar’s case against torture – we have lost the rule of law, the moral high ground, our independent judiciary, and our commitment to the Constitution of the United States.
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Canada sent Maher Arar [a Canadian engineer] to Syria, and a court found that he had been subjected to extraordinary rendition, that his claims [of torture] were true and that he had delivered no intelligence to anybody. It was a disgrace. So, we don't do it. Ever. Period. Off the table. We don't get ot...
SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited
